Rossoneryblog Jan. 2014: The Milan contract of Essien will run until 2015 (18 months) and his salary will reportedly be halved, meaning he’ll earn €2.5 million per season wearing the red & black jersey.
Goal.com May 2012: $6,6 million
ESPN April 2011: salary $5,500,000
BBC March, 12 2007:"The Ghana international, 24, moved to Stamford Bridge from French side Lyon for £24m in August 2005 and is now committed to the club until 2012."